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The Human Population: Factors that Affect Population Size Video

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What was the approximate size of the human population in the 1960s and in 2011?

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The Human Population: Factors that Affect Population Size Worksheet

1. Last Saturday, Ben permanently moved from Louisiana to Belgium. Identify the statement that is correct, following Ben's movement.

2. Deduce the formula that represents the population growth rate.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Population size has increased significantly, and there are number of reasons for that. This quiz will test you on a variety of issues that can or have affected population size.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

This population size quiz tests your ability to:

  • Recall the approximate size of the human population in the 1960s and in 2011
  • Determine a correct statement about what would happen if a person permanently moved from Louisiana to Belgium
  • Recognize the formula that represents the population growth rate
  • Define death rate
  • Understand what factor is associated with natality

Skills Practiced

  • Reading comprehension - draw from relevant information found in the lesson on issues that affect population size
  • Critical thinking - use gained information on population size to identify a correct statement about moving from one country to another
  • Defining key concepts - accurately define death rate
  • Information recall - remember the knowledge you've gained about population size

Additional Learning

To learn more, check out the lesson on issues of population size titled The Human Population: Factors that Affect Population Size. It covers the following objectives:

  • Define population
  • Explain the factors that can increase population size
  • Examine issues that can result in population decrease
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